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BGS301 Intro. to General Studies

Course Description

Focus on the integration of knowledge across various disciplines, essential to a critical and interdisciplinary approach. Emphasis on the interconnectedness of different fields of knowledge central to broad, critical, and holistic view of education.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the theory and practice of General Studies from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective.

Discuss some of the most important thinkers in selected disciplines.

Acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function effectively as citizens and within a work or professional environment.

Identify major trends, traditions, themes, and issues that predominate within the contemporary world.

Interpret knowledge content from various disciplines.

Understand basic elements of creative and critical thinking.

Use information technology as a means of reliable and valid data collection in developing personal opinions.

Make informed decisions regarding future course offerings within the General Studies major.